I mean, first off, they are your source of survival. So of course it’s stressful if you contemplate a change or think about stepping off the beaten path.
Then, for many of us, they are also a key foundation of our self-worth. It’s where we derive confidence, satisfaction, and a big chunk of fulfillment.
Or, it’s where we feel beaten down, mediocre, trapped, or just plan tapped out.
Long story short, it’s easy to overthink, be overanxious, or just do nothing (so as not to rock the boat).
So how do you get out of that rut and into some long overdue clarity on your next career step (or just if you are going to even update your resume or not?).
Here’s how to make progress: Step 1 – Get some help
Not to be all “You need some help” but you NEED some help!
The first rule of career fight club is admitting that you can’t go it alone.
Have you ever been in a situation where you find yourself feeling miserable at work?
Maybe it’s punch-in-the-gut miserable.
Or maybe it’s just a quiet, constant drain that leeches at your energy.
Either way, it’s no fun!
Feeling bad impacts your confidence, your motivation, and your overall sense of self-worth.
*Ugh*
We were talking about confidence and feeling downtrodden at work on one of my recent Career Happiness Revolution Webinars, and I said this to one of my students: “Maybe this job just isn’t a fit, and that’s okay.”
I know you have a ton of gifts to buy, errands to run, and cookies to eat (is that last one just me?).
But what if – instead of spending alllll of your money on gifts for other people – you gave your career a little gift as well?
Because after all, isn’t your career the thing that provides a lot of your confidence, self-worth, energy (or energy-drain) – so it’s worth spending a little time or money on?
Yes!
But don’t fret! I have ideas to help you no matter WHERE you are right now
You’re standing there, glass of holiday beverage clutched in one hand.
The other hand has a plate of something cheese-related.
You keep your eyes down, desperately hoping to avoid more painful small talk, wondering when you can leave…
Have you ever had a holiday party experience like the above?
I think, no matter how much you love or hate holiday parties, there usually comes a time where you are ready to exit stage left…IMMEDIATELY IF NOT SOONER.
🙂
But did you know that holiday parties are one of the best ways to improve your career on the planet?
Maybe you’ve been feeling guilty for wanting something new or challenging. But what?
Or maybe you’ve been feeling stressed about how much you hate your job (but indecisive about your next step).
Or maybe your know your next step but you just can’t make a decision on when or how to change. Seriously, how do you make a decision?
I get it.
And frankly, it sucks. Because you aren’t making a decision, you feel guilty – why aren’t you making progress? And because you feel guilty, you get weighed down…and procrastinate
